This is an increase over the month before when $427,792 was collected.
Taxpayers in Jacksonville have paid $5 million in Municipal Sales Tax in the last 12 months.
The Municipal Sales Tax is collected for municipal governments' use.
Illinois is the highest taxed state in the US.
A 2021 study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes are 38.95 percent higher than the national average.
Illinois governor J. B. Pritzker is accused of adding more than $5.2 billion in new or higher taxes since coming into power in early 2019. As a business owner, he has a fortune of more than $3 billion, largely based on his family's wealth and connections.
Municipal Sales Tax collected in Jacksonville in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| June | $429,914 | 0.5 |
| May | $427,792 | -5.7 |
| April | $453,429 | 29.1 |
| March | $351,216 | -6.3 |
| February | $374,859 | -16.5 |
| January | $448,989 | 9.6 |
| December 2021 | $409,653 | -0.6 |
| November 2021 | $412,080 | 4.9 |
| October 2021 | $392,858 | -4.3 |
| September 2021 | $410,637 | -2.2 |
| August 2021 | $419,916 | -0.9 |
| July 2021 | $423,855 | -7.7 |
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